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    • Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'

    Also Known As

    • Mariesii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' plant details

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The lacy sprays of this open cone-shaped miniature (to 1' in 10 years) are variegated with creamy-white during summer and yellow-green during winter. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Yellow-tipped string-like foliage.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    This multi-stemmed, irregular, globe-shaped plant has short, thin foliage which is variegated, creamy-white against dark-green. Does well in full sun. Growth Rate 3-6" yr

    By: Garden World

    Lacy foliage, with creamy speckles, whiter in more shade, globose when young, becomes more upright Zones 4-8

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    DWARF. This attractive, slow growing plant has a low, rounded growth habit and reaches only 3' at maturity. The thin, feathery foliage is yellowish white in summer, deepening to a yellowish green in winter. The strong growing tips can be cut back to create even more denseness.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii' plant

    How to Grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Mariesii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Chamaecyparis for your garden

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

    aka Chamaecyparis 'Nana Gracilis', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress, Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

    aka Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana True', Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' bonsai, foliage by ragesoss
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow'

    aka Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Rainbow' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham'

    aka Stoneham Hinoki Cypress

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Stoneham' by Conifer Kingdom
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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'

    aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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